About us
This is NOT a group for philosophers or drunkards. This is a social network for intellectuals and sapiosexuals. In fact, in our current political environment, it might be best if we focused more on connecting and having fun. Our goal is to laugh a lot of make lots of new connections.
But if you do end up in a heated discussion regarding Critical Theory or Intersectionality we have some expectations ...
Basic Guidelines
- ALL ideas are welcome. Ideas that are generally met with skepticism are encouraged.
- Give everyone the benefit of the doubt. Seek to find common ground. Build up ideas instead of dragging them down. Think "Yes, and ..." not "Yeah, but ...".
- Ask for clarification only when the answer adds clarity (see #7).
- Everyone may state a position without fear of feeling attacked or personally confronted. This is a safe space for Thinkers; however, this is also a space for tactful disagreement. Don't be surprised if your idea is met with resistance.
- Use clear position statements that facilitate discussion. Leave the Socratic method to Socrates ... unless you're good at it. Few are.
- Ask questions that benefit the conversation. Don't "What about ... " for sport.
- Request definitions only when they add clarity and further the conversation. Don't be a smug contrarian.
- Clearly state any Devil’s advocacy position. It sucks to defend against a bullshit objection.
- Avoid logical fallacies
- Maintain decorum
- Use respectful words and tone. Avoid angry or mocking tones.
Upcoming events
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Mind Over Midnight: A Book Club - Notes from Underground by Dostoevsky
Forgotten Star Brewing, 38 Northern Stacks Drive, Fridley, MN, USThis first March session, we will delve into the fractured psyche of Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, a work that dismantles the idea of rational progress and exposes the contradictions at the heart of human freedom. The Underground Man is hyper-conscious, resentful, self-sabotaging, and disturbingly modern. His refusal to be “fixed” challenges Enlightenment ideals of reason, utility, and happiness. As we meet, we will ask whether his misery is a protest against a dehumanizing society or the result of a mind trapped in endless self-awareness. Is suffering a form of freedom, or simply another prison?
This is not your average book club. We dive into books that don’t flinch at existential crises, societal breakdowns, the spectacle of modern life, addiction, and the mess of being human. Drinks and hard questions are welcome. This is a book club for those who want to wrestle with heavy texts, challenging ideas, and the uncomfortable truths of existence. We read works that demand deep thought, including philosophical discussions, cultural critique, raw memoirs, and literature that refuse easy answers.
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Past events
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